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Section 44-24-160. Examination and review of child admitted to inpatient program; program of care and treatment.

SC Code § 44-24-160 (2019) (N/A)
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A child admitted to an inpatient treatment program must be examined by a member of the professional staff of the program promptly after his admission and must be reviewed by the treatment team within seven days after admission. Promptly after the treatment team review, a formal program of care and treatment designed to meet the needs of the child must be instigated. Results of all examinations and an outline of the child's treatment program must be entered in his clinical record. Unless the child or his legal guardian consents in writing, no treatment may be given which is not recognized as standard mental health treatment.

HISTORY: 1991 Act No. 88, Section 1.

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Section 44-24-160. Examination and review of child admitted to inpatient program; program of care and treatment.